Omron NX Series User Manual page 68

5 Installing Ethernet Networks
Connect the cable shields to the connector hoods as described in either (1) or (2) below.
1. Connecting the shields at both ends of the cable
Connect the shields to the connector hoods at both ends of the cables.
Connector
GR
terminal
2. Connecting the shields only at the Ethernet switch side
Connect the shields to the connector hoods only at the Ethernet switch side.
A clamp core must be attached to the end of the cable at the EtherNet/IP port side. For a
recommended clamp core and attachment methods, refer to Recommended Clamp Core and
Attachment Method on page 5-10.
To comply with EMC standards, it is mandatory that a clamp core be attached when connect-
ing the shield to the connector hood only at the Ethernet switch side.
5-8
Ethernet switch
Connector Connector
STP
(Shield)
STP
(Shield)
Connect shield to connector hood
NX-series
CPU Unit
EtherNet/IP Unit
EtherNet/IP port
Connector
NX-series
CPU Unit
EtherNet/IP Unit
EtherNet/IP port
Connector
NX-series EtherNet/IP Unit User's Manual (W627)